[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E194]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE HONORABLE MASTER SERGEANT GEORGE D. CATHIE

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 8, 2023

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and commend Winslow 
Township resident The Honorable Master Sergeant George D. Cathie 
Winslow Town Hall Honoree.
  Originally born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Master Sergeant George 
D. Cathie has resided in Sicklerville, New Jersey for more than forty 
years. A veteran of the United States Army, he served 24 years total; 6 
years of active duty from 1961 to 1967 followed by 18 years of active 
reserve. Over the span of 27 years Master Sergeant George D. Cathie 
worked for Philadelphia Gas Works stepping into different roles such as 
a Gas Maker, Foreman Worker, Forman Gas Supply, and Shift 
Superintendent.
  Master Sergeant George D. Cathie served in Vietnam for 6 years and 
was in the first unit to encounter combat in Vietnam, known as the Big 
Red One. He served as a First Sergeant of the Intelligence and 
Surveillance Company of the Military Intelligence Battalion. He was 
honorably discharged after reaching the rank of Master Sergeant or E-8 
and during his active duty service he was stationed at Fort Riley 
Kansas, Fort Bragg and Fort Dix. During his final 18 years of active 
reserve, he was stationed at Camp Pedricktown Army Air Defense Command 
Post.
  Master Sergeant George D. Cathie was a recipient of fifteen medals 
and ribbons during his time in the Army, including the Army Service 
Ribbon, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and 
the National Defense Ribbon and many more throughout his years of 
service.
  During his time in the service Master Sergeant George D. Cathie 
received specialized training as a Licensed Radio Telephone Operator, 
Second Class. In 1995 he began the Electronics Service Technician 
Certification program at Lincoln Technical Institute in Pennsauken 
Township, New Jersey from and completed in 1996. Master Sergeant George 
D. Cathie also earned an Associates Degree of Science at the University 
of New York, as well as Camden County College.
  Today, Master Sergeant George D. Cathie is an active member of 
Sergeant Ron Stewart VFW Post No. 303 and resides in Winslow Township, 
New Jersey with his wife Cassandra Cathie. He is the father of 3 
children, Kimberly Cathie-Williamson who served 7 years in the United 
States Army; George D. Cathie Jr. who served 4 years in United States 
Marine Corps; and Tracy Land. He has been heavily impacted by his 
brother Gerald who served 4 years in the United States Navy as well as 
his grandchildren Jarrel, Brandy, Danielle, Chantel and Marcel; Jarrel 
also having served in the United States Army for 2 years.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in honoring and commending Master 
Sergeant George D. Cathie of Winslow Township, New Jersey, a resident 
dedicated to his family, community, country, and those who have bravely 
served and protected the United States of America.

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